If a Market Is Characterized by a Positive Externality That

question 95

Multiple Choice

If a market is characterized by a positive externality that is not the result of a technology spillover,

• A)the socially optimal level of output is less than the equilibrium level of output, and the optimal price is greater than the equilibrium price.
• B)the socially optimal level of output is greater than the equilibrium level of output, and the socially optimal price is less than the equilibrium price.
• C)the socially optimal level of output is greater than the equilibrium level of output, and the socially optimal price is greater than the equilibrium price.
• D)the socially optimal level of output is less than the equilibrium level of output, and the socially optimal price is less than the equilibrium price.

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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The sales level at which a business generates revenue equal to its expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Variable Costs

Financial obligations that shift depending on the level of manufacturing or sales activity.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, like lease payments and wages.

Units

A measure of quantity, such as items produced, hours worked, or products sold, used in various contexts including accounting and inventory management.